My oldest daughter was born in 1987. We celebrated her birthday last week. When she was born and I held that sweet baby in my arms, I never knew so much love could exist in my heart. Six weeks after her birth my maternal Grandmother passed away on Sept 28, 1987. I found something that I wrote about the two of them at that time. I was 25 years old. “When these two events occurred I was impressed by the course of life and how I go on each day, one at a time. Many hours adding up to many days that turn into many…
Month: August 2018
Importance of Relationships – A Simple Note
Teaching is not as much about the subject (dare I say?) as about the relationships built with students. Genuine respect and regard for a student will foster a work ethic on behalf of the student if he/she believes the teacher is genuine. I kept a note from my second year of teaching because of the impact of a young man named AJ*. I see the actual note today in my writer’s notebook, and I am reminded of the importance of building those relationships with our students. AJ was in my 10th grade English class. He was a nice looking young man, dark hair, a little skinny,…
Song and Memories – 1962
We all have them. The mental or emotional response about an earlier time or event that is triggered when we hear a particular song. I’ve been on a quest to record my memories associated with a host of songs. As I continue to research the time period of the song and events of history during the time of its release, I am finding that songs not only evoke a memory in my life but also serve to connect pieces of my life. 1962 – Introduction I was born in 1962. The President of the United States in 1962 was John F. Kennedy. The European edition…